Doctor'S Choice Hospice
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 971667)
CMS process measure: 77.17 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 233 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (833) 365-2464 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Doctor's Choice Hospice a CAHPS rating of 1 star, with 63% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 77.17 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Doctor's Choice Hospice serves 233 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Doctor's Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971667, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Doctor's Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 2021 (CCN 971667). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; this listing does not include cost figures beyond that fact.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 1 star. Sixty-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 61% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Doctor's Choice Hospice scored 77.17, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 56.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the published CMS data.
Doctor's Choice Hospice reports serving 233 ZIP codes from its Houston office, reflecting a broad service area within the region. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that published dataset; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Doctor's Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 971667) since July 9, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a CAHPS star rating of 1, with 63% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 61% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 77.17, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Doctor's Choice Hospice reports serving 233 ZIP codes from its Houston, Harris County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 233 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures, that families may want to consider together.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Doctor's Choice Hospice at (833) 365-2464 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Doctor's Choice Hospice at (833) 365-2464 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Doctor's Choice Hospice at (833) 365-2464 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Doctor's Choice Hospice (CCN 971667) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/971667?state=TX to confirm current CMS-reported details.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.